

The Frisco Kid
This kosher cowboy hasn't got a prayer -- but plenty of laughs.
6.1(177)19791h 59m2
Rabbi Avram arrives in Philadelphia from Poland en route to San Francisco where he will be a congregation's new rabbi. An innocent and inexperienced traveller, he is tricked by con men to pay for the trip to go west, then they leave him and his belongings scattered along a deserted road. He is befriended by a stranger, Tommy, who is a bank robber and have many adventures during their journey.
TMDB
6.1/10
177 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $9.2M
- Box office
- $9.3M
- Language
- English
- philadelphia, pennsylvania
- bank robber
- rabbi
- amish
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Where to watch
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- Theatrical (limited)PGNew York City, New York6 Jul 1979
- TheatricalPG13 Jul 1979
AustriaAT
- Theatrical121 Oct 1979
CzechiaCZ
- Physical1 Jun 1994
GermanyDE
- Theatrical1227 Sept 1979
ItalyIT
- Theatrical20 Sept 1979
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Frisco Kid released?
- The Frisco Kid was released on 6 July 1979.
- Where can I watch The Frisco Kid online?
- The Frisco Kid is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Frisco Kid?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Frisco Kid is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Frisco Kid?
- The Frisco Kid holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 177 votes.
- Who directed The Frisco Kid?
- The Frisco Kid (1979) was directed by Robert Aldrich.
- How long is The Frisco Kid?
- The Frisco Kid runs for 1h 59m.











